result
1 of 2verb
re·sult ri-ˈzəlt 
resulted; resulting; results
intransitive verb
1
a
: to proceed or arise as a consequence, effect, or conclusion
death resulted from the disease
b
: to have an issue or result
the disease resulted in death
2
: revert sense 2
result
2 of 2noun
1
: something that results as a consequence, issue, or conclusion
also : beneficial or tangible effect : fruit
2
: something obtained by calculation or investigation
resultful
ri-ˈzəlt-fəl
adjective resultless
ri-ˈzəlt-ləs
adjective 
Synonyms
Verb
- beget
- breed
- bring
- bring about
- bring on
- catalyze
- cause
- create
- do
- draw on
- effect
- effectuate
- engender
- generate
- induce
- invoke
- make
- occasion
- produce
- prompt
- spawn
- translate (into)
- work
- yield
Noun
- aftereffect
- aftermath
- backwash
- child
- conclusion
- consequence
- corollary
- development
- effect
- fate
- fruit
- issue
- outcome
- outgrowth
- precipitate
- product
- resultant
- sequel
- sequence
- upshot
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
Verb If you take this drug, side effects may result. Noun The book is the result of years of hard work and dedication. The end result of his work was a classic American novel. The investigation continued without result.
Recent Examples on the Web
Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2022 Illness caused by the bacteria usually is mild and clears up on its own, but in rare cases, a potentially life-threatening complication can result about a week following the initial infection, according to the U.S. Center for Disease Control. Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 6 Sep. 2022 As the region warms, even snowpacks that seem healthy while piled up in the mountains can result in a trickle into reservoirs after the atmosphere, stressed trees and dry soils soak up their share. AZCentral.com, 6 Sep. 2022 If there’s any justice, all those efforts will result in Farrell’s first Oscar nomination. Clayton Davis, Variety, 5 Sep. 2022 The improvements would result in everyone, from government officials to emergency managers to the general public, being able to plan for hurricanes more efficiently and effectively. Jennifer Gray, CNN, 5 Sep. 2022 The emergence of a new variant in September could result in a wave of infections and severe illness in December, according to Lauren Ancel Meyers, director of the University of Texas COVID-19 Modeling Consortium. Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2022 The emergence of a new variant in September could result in a wave of infections and severe illness in December, according to Lauren Ancel Meyers, director of the University of Texas Covid-19 Modeling Consortium. Joel Achenbach And Lena H. Sun, Anchorage Daily News, 3 Sep. 2022 Today's hybrids in both categories result from endless crosses between several species from China and Japan. Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2022 Rob Wile, NBC News, 9 Sep. 2022 As a result of introspection and deciphering, Zari also denounces the uses of propaganda that groups such as these use. Rica Cerbarano, Vogue, 9 Sep. 2022 Additionally, other members of the royal family are taking on new titles as a result of the shift in the line of succession. Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 The monarchy is powerful as a result of its formal powerlessness. The Editors, National Review, 9 Sep. 2022 The National Weather Service Miami said in a briefing Thursday morning that Atlantic beaches will see higher risks of rip currents over the weekend and Monday as a result of Hurricane Earl’s swells. Keven Lerner, Sun Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 As a result of the extreme fire behavior small particles of dust, soot and ash are capitulated into the air. Dominic Fracassa, San Francisco Chronicle, 9 Sep. 2022 Tucson NWS meteorologist Aaron Hardin said moisture in Arizona as a result of tropical storm activity in the Pacific Ocean is typically seen during September. Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 9 Sep. 2022 An autopsy showed that the baby died as a result of toxic effects of fentanyl, according to media reports. al, 8 Sep. 2022 See More
Verb
If the commission approves the utilities’ proposals, each would result in higher monthly bills in 2023. Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2022 Illness caused by the bacteria usually is mild and clears up on its own, but in rare cases, a potentially life-threatening complication can result about a week following the initial infection, according to the U.S. Center for Disease Control. Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 6 Sep. 2022 As the region warms, even snowpacks that seem healthy while piled up in the mountains can result in a trickle into reservoirs after the atmosphere, stressed trees and dry soils soak up their share. AZCentral.com, 6 Sep. 2022 If there’s any justice, all those efforts will result in Farrell’s first Oscar nomination. Clayton Davis, Variety, 5 Sep. 2022 The improvements would result in everyone, from government officials to emergency managers to the general public, being able to plan for hurricanes more efficiently and effectively. Jennifer Gray, CNN, 5 Sep. 2022 The emergence of a new variant in September could result in a wave of infections and severe illness in December, according to Lauren Ancel Meyers, director of the University of Texas COVID-19 Modeling Consortium. Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2022 The emergence of a new variant in September could result in a wave of infections and severe illness in December, according to Lauren Ancel Meyers, director of the University of Texas Covid-19 Modeling Consortium. Joel Achenbach And Lena H. Sun, Anchorage Daily News, 3 Sep. 2022 Today's hybrids in both categories result from endless crosses between several species from China and Japan. Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2022 Noun
That group has seen a 17 percentage-point increase in the share reporting a hardship as a result of price increases, to 63%. Rob Wile, NBC News, 9 Sep. 2022 As a result of introspection and deciphering, Zari also denounces the uses of propaganda that groups such as these use. Rica Cerbarano, Vogue, 9 Sep. 2022 Additionally, other members of the royal family are taking on new titles as a result of the shift in the line of succession. Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 The monarchy is powerful as a result of its formal powerlessness. The Editors, National Review, 9 Sep. 2022 The National Weather Service Miami said in a briefing Thursday morning that Atlantic beaches will see higher risks of rip currents over the weekend and Monday as a result of Hurricane Earl’s swells. Keven Lerner, Sun Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 As a result of the extreme fire behavior small particles of dust, soot and ash are capitulated into the air. Dominic Fracassa, San Francisco Chronicle, 9 Sep. 2022 Tucson NWS meteorologist Aaron Hardin said moisture in Arizona as a result of tropical storm activity in the Pacific Ocean is typically seen during September. Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 9 Sep. 2022 An autopsy showed that the baby died as a result of toxic effects of fentanyl, according to media reports. al, 8 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Verb
Middle English, from Medieval Latin resultare, from Latin, to rebound, from re- + saltare to leap — more at saltation
First Known Use
Verb
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Noun
1610, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing result
Kids Definition
result 1 of 2
verb
re·sult ri-ˈzəlt
resulted; resulting
1
: to come about as an effect
Flooding resulted from heavy rain.
2
: to end as an effect
The storm resulted in tree damage.
result
2 of 2noun
1
: something that comes about as an effect or end
"I never heard of anyone dying as a result of lemon juice consumption" … Ellen Raskin, The Westing Game
Ellen Raskin, The Westing Game2
: a good effect
This method gets results.
results 1 of 2
noun
1
as in outcomes
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause the frequent computer crashes are an unexpected result of the new security software we installed Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- outcomes
- consequences
- resultants
- products
- effects
- aftermaths
- conclusions
- developments
- fruits
- issues
- implications
- aftereffects
- corollaries
- precipitates
- upshots
- sequences
- sequels
- children
- fates
- backwashes
- matters of course
- outgrowths
- ramifications
- repercussions
- denouements
- echoes
- side effects
- dénouements
- fallouts
- byproducts
- afterglows
- afterclaps
- echos
- aftershocks
- blowbacks
- by-products
- ripples
- side reactions
- offshoots
- spin-offs
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- reasons
- causes
- factors
- occasions
- antecedents
- considerations
- determinants
- causations
- sources
- grounds
- incentives
- stimuli
- foundations
- bases
- bases
- mothers
- origins
- roots
- inspirations
- impetuses
- instigations
- springs
- groundworks
2
as in answers
something attained by mental effort and especially by computation a nonpartisan panel of experts did the math on the proposed tax cuts and spending programs and the result was an $800 billion federal deficit Synonyms & Similar Words
- answers
- solutions
- findings
- conclusions
- determinations
- explanations
- clues
- keys
results
2 of 2verb
1
as in works
Synonyms & Similar Words
- works
- acts
- pans out
- performs
- redounds
- influences
- reacts
- responds
- operates
- behaves
- affects
- takes
- sways
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- backfires
- fizzles
2
as in turns out
Synonyms & Similar Words
- turns out
- falls out
- follows
- proceeds
- goes off
- chances
- intervenes
- happens
- materializes
- comes about
- is
- comes down
- arises
- occurs
- comes up
- comes off
- transpires
- goes down
- goes on
- haps
- comes
- rises
- shapes (up)
- develops
- crops (up)
- springs (up)
- does
- passes
- cooks
- breaks
- befalls
- betides
